Rattray Old Gowrie is a straight Virginia, showcasing the leaf’s natural grass-and-hay sweetness from Rattray, partially rubbed-out flakes that pack easily while still burning slow and cool.
Kentucky, Perique, Virginia make up the leaf. Dark-fired Kentucky brings a bold, smoky, savory depth. Perique, pressure-fermented in Louisiana, adds peppery spice and dark stewed-fruit depth. Virginia tobacco lends a natural grassy, hay-like sweetness and gentle citrus tang that deepens with age.
How it tastes
Based on its makeup, Rattray Old Gowrie tends to smoke smoky, savory, earthy, peppery, spicy, stewed-fruit, sweet, grassy and tangy. The community flavor profile above is drawn from real member reviews — the definitive picture of how it actually tastes.
Cut & smoking
It comes partially rubbed-out flakes that pack easily while still burning slow and cool. It remains in production and is generally available.
Manufacturer
Rattray
Blend family
Virginia
Leaf / components
Kentucky, Perique, Virginia
Cut
Broken Flake
Casing / flavoring
Unflavored (natural)
Availability
In production
FAQ
What does Rattray Old Gowrie taste like?
Rattray Old Gowrie generally smokes smoky, savory, earthy, peppery, spicy, stewed-fruit, sweet, grassy and tangy. Puffin’s community flavor profile shows the exact balance from member reviews.
What kind of blend is Rattray Old Gowrie?
It is a straight Virginia, showcasing the leaf’s natural grass-and-hay sweetness, made with Kentucky, Perique, Virginia.
What cut is Rattray Old Gowrie?
Rattray Old Gowrie is partially rubbed-out flakes that pack easily while still burning slow and cool.
Is Rattray Old Gowrie an aromatic?
No — Rattray Old Gowrie is an unflavored, natural tobacco with no added casing.
Is Rattray Old Gowrie still available?
Yes, Rattray Old Gowrie is currently in production.
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